Community education & youth programs

Community band 

The Sandburg community band is calling all musicians — whether you strum, drum, or sing — to join our fun, friendly ensemble. Let’s make music together!

Complete the interest form today to participate.

ESL for the Workplace

Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays in May
Location: Building G Room 108B
Facilitator: Sara Mendez
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Cost: FREE
Email community@sandburg.edu to register
Registration deadline: May 1st

Resume 911  

Date: May 12, 2026
Location: Building G | Room G108A
Facilitator: Tracy Engstrom
Time: 8 a.m.-9 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Registration deadline: May 10

Interview Bootcamp  

Date: May 19, 2026
Location: Building G | Room G108A
Facilitator: Tracy Engstrom
Time: 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Registration deadline: May 17

College Prep ESL

Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays in June (Excluding June 30)
Location: Building C Room 101
Facilitator: Sara Mendez
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Cost: FREE
Email community@sandburg.edu to register
Registration deadline: May 29th

Advanced General ESL

Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays in July (Beginning July 7)
Location: Building C Room 101
Facilitator: Sara Mendez
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Cost: FREE
Email community@sandburg.edu to register
Registration deadline: July 3rd

STEM camp

June 1-5, 2026 / Open to ages 14-24 / Free 

This five-day camp highlights Sandburg’s information technology program and explores IT and STEM through interactive projects in coding, robotics and digital literacy. Participants will earn a credential in the form of a Digital Literacy Badge and will have direct engagement with local industry employers via field trips. Registration is free, made possible by the ICCB Taking Back the Trades Grant. Registration details to come. 

 
Forensics camp

June 8-12, 2026 / Open to ages 14-24 / Free 

This five-day camp highlights Sandburg’s criminal justice program and enables participants the opportunity to explore careers in criminal justice and forensic science through investigative simulations and real-world applications. Participants will earn a Bloodborne Pathogens Certification and will have direct engagement with local industry employers such as police departments, forensic labs or courthouses via field trips. Registration is free, made possible by the ICCB Taking Back the Trades Grant. Registration details to come. 

 
Culinary camp

June 15-17, 2026  / Open to ages 14-24 / Free 

This three-day camp highlights Sandburg’s culinary training program while introducing participants to the culinary arts and food service industry. Activities include hands-on cooking labs and kitchen safety training that will allow participants to walk away with a Food Protection Manager Certification via ServSafe. To provide exposure to hospitality careers, participants will also take field trips to local employers such as restaurants, catering businesses or food distributors. Registration is free, made possible by the ICCB Taking Back the Trades Grant. Registration details to come. 

 
Manners camp (Galesburg)

June 18, 2026 / Open to ages 7-11 

Save the date for this youth manners camp led in partnership with Sandburg's Coordinator of Career Development Tracy Engstrom. More details to come. 

 
Trades career exploration camp

June 22-26, 2026 / Open to ages 14-24 / Free 

This five-day camp introduces participants to the following high-demand skilled trades offered at Sandburg: automotive technology, CNC programming, industrial maintenance and welding. The camp will combine hands-on workshops, guest speakers and field trips to local employers such as manufacturing plants, auto shops and trade employers. Participants will also receive an industry certification. Registration is free, made possible by the ICCB Taking Back the Trades Grant. Registration details to come. 

Music camp

June 29-July 1, 2026 

Save the date for this youth music camp led in partnership with Sandburg's Humanities & Fine Arts Department. More details to come!

Health sciences career exploration camp

July 6-10, 2026 / Open to ages 14-24 / Free 

This immersive five-day camp introduces participants to the following distinct healthcare career pathways offered at Sandburg: dental hygiene, nursing, mortuary science, phlebotomy and radiologic technology. Each day will focus on a different discipline, combining hands-on lab experiences, guest speakers and field trips to local employers such as hospitals, clinics, dental offices and funeral homes. Participants will receive a CPR/AED Certification. Registration is free, made possible by the ICCB Taking Back the Trades Grant. Registration details to come. 

 
Volleyball camp

July 14-16, 2026 

Save the date for this youth volleyball camp led in partnership with Sandburg's Athletic department. More details to come. 

 
Kids on campus

July 20-24, 2026 / Open to ages K-7th grade 

Save the date to join us for another week of fun and educational youth programming this summer! More details to come. 

 
Agriculture camp

July 28-30, 2026 / Open to ages 14-24 / Free

This three-day camp highlights Sandburg’s agriculture program and introduces students to modern farming, agribusiness and sustainable practices through hands-on activities and industry exposure. Participants will receive an industry certification and will have direct engagement with local industry employers via field trips. Registration is free, made possible by the ICCB Taking Back the Trades Grant. Registration details to come.